SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 12Further and higher education exceptions

Part 1Single-sex institutions, etc.

Single-sex institutions turning co-educational

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1

In the case of a single-sex institution—

a

its responsible body may submit to the Commission an application for the making of a transitional exemption order, and

b

the Commission may make the order.

2

An application under sub-paragraph (1) must specify—

a

the period proposed by the responsible body as the transitional period to be specified in the order,

b

the stages, within that period, by which the body proposes to move to the position where section 91(1)(a) and (c), so far as relating to sex, is complied with, and

c

any other matters relevant to the terms and operation of the order applied for.

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The Commission must not make an order on an application under sub-paragraph (1) unless satisfied that the terms of the application are reasonable, having regard to—

a

the nature of the institution's premises,

b

the accommodation, equipment and facilities available, and

c

the responsible body's financial resources.